Stormy Down (Newton Down) (Porthcawl)
Major
| Also known as: | Newton Down Wind Farm / Parc Stormy / RAF Station, Stormy Down / RAF Stormy Down / Stormy Down Aerodrome |
| County: | Bridgend |
| Current Status: | Farmland / Industry / Leisure activity / Wind farm |
| Date: | 1 June 1939 - 28 February 1947 |
| Current Use: | Disused |
| Used By: | RAF |
| Landing Surface Types: | Unpaved, later metal |
| Aircraft Roles: | Trainer |
The following organisations are either based at, use and/or have at least potentially significant connections with the airfield (as at 01/09/2011):
- Bridgend Motorcycle Training Centre
- Cenin Cement
- Cenin Renewables
- Merthyr Mawr Community Council
Main unit(s) present:
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No 2 SFTS
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No 3 SFTS
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No 7 AGS
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No 7 AOS
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No 7 B&GS
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No 7 SFTS
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No 9 ATS
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No 9 SFTS
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No 14 OTU
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No 23 (French) Initial Training Wing
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No 32 (French) Personnel Reception Centre
- No 40 Initial Training Wing (P)
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No 68 EGS / W68 EGS
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No 68 GS
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Porthcawl & District GC
An electrical sub station with water tower in the background at Stormy Down, 2012. © Copyright GGAT HER Charitable Trust/Cadw
F Shed at Stormy Down, 2012. © Copyright GGAT HER Charitable Trust/Cadw
A double-span Boulton and Paul hangar at Stormy Down, 2012. © Copyright GGAT HER Charitable Trust/Cadw
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